Delhi, National Capital allows simple norms for birth registrations. In this article we will be having detailed discussion about how to register birth records across any area in Delhi. Just an abstract, we will be covering below topics here:

Online registration for Birth Certificate in Delhi

Sample application forms

Method to fill in the form

Documents required

Birth Certificate status check in Delhi

Application Fee

etc

Delhi Government is still working on online platform for digital birth registrations. Till the time it completes, you will have to go through conventional old school methods of birth certificate registration. There is lot to be said in entire registration process (mainly the ways). We have tried to cover every aspect of healthy registration here. However in case you find your query not mentioned below, then please let us know through the comments.

How to apply for Birth Registration in Delhi

In Delhi, you can register the birth details with either of these 3 bodies: MCD, NDMC, Delhi Cantonment Board. Below is how to do it:

Visit the respective registration body's office near to your area

Office timings are from 9.30 AM to 6 PM evening

Get the application form and fill in all the columns

Attach required proofs and do submit the appropriate affidavits

Once done, submit the application form and collect the acknowledgment slip

Birth proof with time and place of birth (affidavit will work as well)

Ration Card copy

School leaving certificate showing the date of birth (if applicable)

These documents need to be attested with some Government authorized gazetted officer. Birth certificates are provided free of cost. However additional copies (duplicate ones) will cost around Rs. 10/-

Who can apply for birth registration in Delhi

It mostly depends on the type of birth.

Birth Place

Person Required

House

Head of the family

Medical Institute

Medical Officer Incharge or any officer authorized by him

Jail

Jail Incharge

Moving Vehicle

Person incharge of vehicle

Found in public/deserted place

Head of village

Please proceed accordingly. After applying for birth certificate (after submitting your docs), you should receive next response within first 21 working days. In case not, then please head over to nearby registration office and let them know your concerns.

Once you submit your application with the department, a draft with your application is prepared and is sent to concerned police station for verification. In case you are applying on basis of school leaving certificate (that shows your birth details), then no such steps are required. You are straight forward issued the birth certificate.

Check Birth Certificate Status in Delhi

Again, you will have to go through offline procedures here as well. Please have the registration number handy with you. It will help you with status check for your application. As we mentioned above, ideally you should get response within 21 working days of the application. However in case you don't get one, then please do visit nearby registration office with your ack number details. You can inquire about status using your reference number there. We are waiting for the day when status check will be ported to online platforms. As soon as it happens, we will update this article with related steps.

Birth Certificate Registration Office Nearby you

As we discussed above, birth registration can be done at MCD, NDM and Delhi Cantonment Board statures. You can get details (contact details) for your nearby office using below steps:

This is all about birth certificate process in Country's capital city Delhi. We have tried to cover all the things (will cover online tutorials once they are launched) related to entire process. However please let us know your inputs using comments below.